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    Buveur (en. Drinker)

    /by.vœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who consumes drinks, often alcohol.
    He is a notorious drinker, always looking for the next glass.
    Il est un buveur notoire, toujours en train de chercher le prochain verre.
    A term used to refer to someone who enjoys drinking, sometimes excessively.
    She is known as a wine drinker, always pouring herself a glass during dinners.
    Elle est connue comme une buveuse de vin, s'enservant toujours un verre lors des dîners.
    The collection of drinkers within a group or social context.
    The drinkers of the evening gathered at the bar after the concert.
    Les buveurs de la soirée se sont retrouvés au bar après le concert.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'boire' with the suffix -eur indicating a person who acts or is related to the action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    occasional drinker
    A person who drinks lightly and infrequently.
    buveur occasionnel
    beer drinker
    An individual who prefers beer consumption.
    buveur de bière
    tangled drinker
    A term referring to someone who has drunk too much and is in a state of intoxication.
    buveur emmêlé

    Related Words

    drink
    The action of consuming a liquid.
    boire
    intoxication
    The state of an individual who has drunk too much alcohol.
    ivresse
    alcoholism
    Dependence on alcohol.
    alcoolisme

    Slang Meanings

    Glutton
    That guy is a real glutton; he never refuses a drink.
    Ce type est un vrai goulu, il ne refuse jamais un verre.
    Baby bottle
    He always goes out with his baby bottle in hand.
    Il sort toujours avec son biberon en main.